Category Archives: Raw

Alex and decided it was time to shed the holiday weight and detox with a juice fast. This was a first for us- we opted for 10 days- a bit of a stretch for first timers- we made it three. We started with a salt water flush made popular by the lemonade diet. You drink […]

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again. I’m back on my raw vegan diet. I started a six week trial over a year ago and it was the first time in my life I didn’t suffer from stomach aches, fatigue, constipation (TMI?) etc. There really is something to a plant based diet. In […]

In this post, I’d like to introduce my photo business, Lola Studios. I’ve been fascinated with photography and theater for most of my life and that is how my studio was born. I specialize in a highly stylized form of portraiture in which I use make up and and costumes to create a mood or […]

You might have seen my last post where I mentioned Beet Juice… Beet juice is my new favorite to make and it happens to be a favorite of the Olympians as well. It’s rich in nitrates which give athletes a performance boost. The nitrates help muscles use oxygen more efficiently and have been compared to […]

We recently received a juicer as a wedding present and I am anxious to explore all the possibilities! Here’s a juice I’ve made several times from Dr. Oz’s 48 hour weekend cleanse. Kale, Pineapple and Ginger Detox Drink Ingredients (Makes 4 Servings; Drink Throughout the Day) 1/2 cup pineapple 2 large cucumbers 1 bunch kale […]

Here are a few tips and tricks that I have either created or found: Summer Tips 1) Fill a small empty perfume spritzer with cold water and stick it in your cooler for the beach. This is great for in between dips- especially in Maine when it takes 20 minutes to muster the courage to […]

I’ve completed 3 of 6 weeks on my raw diet and I’ve just finished reading The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Eating Raw. I’ve also lost 6 pounds and have been told to expect 6 more by the end of my 6 weeks. I was very intrigued with this guide from the start and finished it […]

Today signifies the end of my first week on my new raw diet. I couldn’t have done it without the help of Elizabeth Fraser of Girl Gone Raw. She is our local raw food enthusiast and helps others in the community reach their raw potential. Elizabeth and her Veggie Maki Rolls I have had many […]

Lauren Lear

Virginian to Mainiac, I moved to Maine for a photo internship with Aurora Photos and stayed because I met the man I would marry after winking at him on Match.com. My photo business, Lola Studios, is where I pursue my love of fantasy photography using makeup and props to create alternate realities for my clients.
I started this blog a little over a year ago to share the wedding prep, diy, food, and family experiences that I had. To bring you up to speed, my husband Alex and I bought a home, got married, went on our honeymoon, hosted Thanksgiving and Christmas back to back (never again ;) ), I turned 30 (never again :( ), we went to London to celebrate our first married year, and we got a puppy, Walter! That’s about it! I hope you’ll join me to see what unfolds next. Enjoy!